Behr Green Balsam (PPU11-15) Paint Color

What color is Green Balsam (PPU11-15)?

Green Balsam (PPU11-15) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Green Balsam (PPU11-15) is #A0AC9E, and the RGB color code is RGB(160, 172, 158).

In the RGB color model, Green Balsam (PPU11-15) has a red value of 160, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 8.1% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 111.4° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Green Balsam (PPU11-15) has a hue of 111.4° (degrees), 8.1 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.

Green Balsam (PPU11-15) is cool or warm?

The color Green Balsam (PPU11-15) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Green Balsam (PPU11-15)?

Green Balsam (PPU11-15) has an LRV of nearly 39. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 39 puts Behr Green Balsam (PPU11-15) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.